Class
will meet Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:10 to 9:50 am in Stevenson 3046.

Course
Description:

This course
offers a broad introduction to social psychology. We will explore the
various ways in which people think about, influence and relate to one
another. We also will consider how the immediate social situation shapes
people's behavior and attitudes. The course includes topics such as conformity
and obedience, attitudes and attitude change, social perception, aggression,
prejudice, attraction, and romantic love. In each topic area, we will
examine social-psychological theory and research and consider what this
discipline can teach us about human behavior and our social world.

Course
Objectives:

Learn
key principles and concepts in social psychology.

Learn
how social psychologists do what they do.

Apply
social psychological principles and concepts to your own experience.

As a GE D1 course (Individual and Society), this course also is designed
to contribute to the following SSU General Education learning objectives:

Demonstrate understanding of how cultural diversity and social factors
influence the individual, society, and social institutions.

Demonstrate understanding of the interchange among individuals and
social systems and institutions, and how these develop.

Apply social science perspectives to social issues and problems as
manifested in individuals, groups, societies, and/or internationally.

Demonstrate understanding of the factors influencing inequality and
social justice among individuals, groups, societies, and/or across nations.